Massive defensive walls encircled the city, separating the urban core from the agricultural hinterland. 2. Classical Urbanism: Greek Grids and Roman Engineering
Before the Industrial Revolution, cities were generally small, with populations ranging from a few thousand to a few hundred thousand. They were often compact and densely populated, with a strong focus on local trade and commerce. Massive defensive walls encircled the city, separating the
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